Paiste Formula 602 22" Medium Ride

These legendary cymbals were reintroduced by popular demand back in 2011. When they first appeard in 1959, they set a new benchmark in quality and sound, becoming an instant classic. Loved for there delicate musical tone, these cymbals are faithfully re-created in terms of both sound and look. Forged from the legendary "602 Bronze" (CuSn20) and handcrafted from start to finish by highly skilled Swiss craftsmen. Formula 602 Classic Sounds cymbals produce a true, pure sound of unique clarity and consistency.

Applications: Low to medium loud settings, especially well-suited for the studio, as well as jazz, blues, and acoustic based music.

Weight: medium
Volume: medium low to medium loud
Stick Sound: fairly clear, fairly glassy
Intensity: controlled
Sustain: long
Bell Character: fairly separated, fairly smooth

Sound Character: Full, rich, fairly bright, solid. Medium range, clean mix. Controlled and even feel. Very nice and sparkling stick sound supported by a breathy layer of wash. Perfectly balanced. A dynamic all around cymbal for many musical styles played at moderate level.